MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,151 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
sill covers fitted
lamda near limit
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Lower brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Lower brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Lower brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
sill covers fitted unable to examine
Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Upper Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Lower brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Lower brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
sill covers fitted unable to examine
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S541 MCS is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1999 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 92,953 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S541 MCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was S541 MCS registered?
S541 MCS is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 January 1999.
Is S541 MCS safe to buy?
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